Bicycle Inspirations From Copenhagen to Portland

categories: Activism, Art, Cities, community, DIY, Imagining the Future, Popcult, Solutions

Published October 03, 2009 @ 08:10AM PT

One of the most straightforward ways any of us can help curb global warming is to drive less, and bicycle more.

If you're looking for some inspiration to get back on the bike seat, and will be in Portland, Ore. in the next few weeks, check out Oregon Manifest -- a showcase of bicycle culture, community, and art happening through November 8. The "Dreams on Wheels" exhibition from Denmark is tied in to the December climate talks to be held there as well; it centers on Danish bicycle culture and the nation's commitment to sustainability

There are also special events over the next several weekends including the Artcrank "showcase of bicycle-inspired original poster artwork that people can enjoy looking at and afford to take home," Cycling Lifestyle Fashion Show by Momentum Magazine on Oct. 10, Wafels en Wielrennen (Waffles and Bike Racing) on Oct. 16, and a Tour De Builders by Pedal Bike Tours on Oct. 23 of Portland's burgeoning hand built bicycle scene.

For a very different take on bicycle culture, design blog Core77 has a great, multipage gallery from Eurobike Show 2009, one of the world's major bicycle trade shows. Get a look at the latest in bike gear, from biomorphic or city-fashionable helmets, to keen bike bags, what appears to be bicycle fashion meets show choir, and quite a bit on the hybrid e-bikes, or electric bikes, that are "expected to revolutionize the bicycle industry."

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This is great. I live in a bike crazy town. (Recovering from first fall, myself..as D brought home and left her bike from college.)

Will send to local paper. Love the bike stroller!

Posted by Lee Dorsey on 10/04/2009 @ 06:59PM PT
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Yes, that's great, isn't it? Imagine how strong that woman's legs must be!

I hope you are not too freaked out by your fall. I have had some spectacular skid-outs and head-over-handlebar flips. They're pretty startling, and painful, in the moment, but eventually you just sort of look back and laugh.

Just be sure to wear your helmet EVERY TIME you ride, and don't assume the car drivers know or care what they're doing around you.

Posted by Emily Gertz on 10/05/2009 @ 08:30AM PT
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I use bikes I love bikes

Posted by Master_Minds Lost on 10/05/2009 @ 10:44AM PT
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